Description: "St. Elmo" by Augusta Jane Evans was a popular novel published in 1866 that became one of the most widely read books in the United States at the time, alongside the Bible, "The Pilgrim's Progress," and "Uncle Tom's Cabin". The novel was initially rejected by several New York publishers, but was eventually published by George Putnam after his mother read and loved the book. The novel's protagonist, Edna, is portrayed as a woman with strong intellectual ambitions, which are framed within the ideals of "true womanhood" of the 19th century. However, Edna's scholarly desires and drive for individual success are shown to "topple over this code of propriety" and reach new heights. The novel explores the uneasy relationship between female intellectualism and societal expectations for women at the time. By 1896, several new editions of "St. Elmo" had been published in the North, with some passages shortened or clarified to make the novel more accessible to Northern audiences. The novel's popularity was so great that it inspired the naming of numerous towns, hotels, and other entities after the book's title. Book Title: St. Elmo Author: Augusta J. Evans Publisher: Comfort, Augusta Maine Copyright: Someone lined out the copyright, but it reads 1866 Printing: 1896 Physical size: 5 x 7 x 1 Pages: 491 Condition: Hardcover wear from use and age. Binding is solid. Signature inside the front cover.See photos for detail. Here are the eBaydefinitionsof condition. I place thedefinitionhere that resembles the condition of this publication the closest: Books & Magazines Acceptable:The book has obvious wear. It may have some damage to the cover, but its integrity is intact. The binding may be slightly damaged, but its integrity is still intact. There may be possible writing in the margins and underlining and highlighting of text, but there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing.Each book I do a brief check of its overall condition, but I cannot promise that something such as missing pages, or clipped photos could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic! Thank you for visiting!
Price: 7.95 USD
Location: Pampa, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-15T02:55:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Augusta J. Evans
Topic: Literature
Subject: Literature & Fiction
